The American flag was being flow as well, not that the words USS Liberty wouldn’t inform the world exactly what vessel it was. The only reason the torpedo boats stopped was due to a Soviet vessel approaching the area. In any case, why would the Israelis worry about their flags if the intent was to sink the ship and kill any witnesses. They were shooting at the life boats as well.
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To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.- Stephen Hawking
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